Spectral Evidence

Known for his intelligent and daring choreography, the French avant-garde choreographer Angelin Preljocaj returns to create his second piece for NYCB since his 1997 favorite La Stravaganza.

Prelcojaj’s Spectral Evidence, set to a selection of works by John Cage, is the French choreographer’s second commissioned work for NYCB. The Artistic Director of Ballet Preljocaj, which has been based in Aix-en-Provence since 1996, Preljocaj previously worked with NYCB in 1997 when he created the ballet La Stravaganza, set to works by Antonio Vivaldi, Evelyn Ficarra, Robert Normandeau, Serge Morand, and Ake Parmerud. Spectral Evidence had its world premiere at NYCB’s 2013 Fall Gala performance and features lighting designed by Mark Stanley and costumes designed by Belgian designer Olivier Theyskens, Artistic Director of the American fashion house Theory.